In most colleges and universities, applicants are asked to write their personal essays as part of their application. There are up to six subjects to choose from and here are what you should do to create them. A significant personal event and its impact on you – Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk, or dilemma […]

Going to college in the United States can be an expensive venture, but at least the Congress has given a variety of ways to save and pay for higher education through tax advantages. One of these programs is the qualified tuition plan, also known as the “529 plan.” A 529 Plan is a tax-advantaged investment […]

One of the biggest expenditures college students face is the expensive textbooks. Students can opt not to purchase them, but finding it in the campus library may be like finding a concert ticket for a very famous pop star–hard to find. Thankfully, with these saving tips, you can have these books without having to break […]

Heavy college expenses can take a toll on every student. However, with a widespread availability of student credit cards, college students can have the opportunity to get rid of the financial burden with offers such as 0% on certain purchases and bonus rewards for those who pursue post-graduate education. Financial advisers even say students should […]

Many graduate students are taking Ph.D. programs thinking that the doctorate title could bring them professional prestige and a larger salary. Once they earn their Ph.D. titles, however, they realize that having a doctorate degree does not guarantee six-figure pay checks nor a prestigious career in the academia. What it does in reality is that […]

Nursing is one of the most sought-after degrees in universities because of its bounty of job opportunities in hospitals all over the world. However, job vacancies for nurses remain limited, leaving many nursing graduates jobless. One way to stand out from the cookie-cutter nurses is to pursue doctoral nursing graduate programs, which would not only […]

While finding financial aid for college is easy, ranging from government-sponsored plans to student loans, finding one to fund your graduate studies is a different thing. Although financial aid for graduate students is not as prolific as what is available for undergraduates, there are still options that may help you attain that much-needed funding. Teaching […]

In universities in the United States, the highest academic degrees that can be conferred to students are Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) and Doctor of Education (D.Ed.). A doctoral degree, capped by a doctoral thesis at the end of its rigorous program, represents mastery of a student’s field of study as well as their contribution to […]

International students who aspire to pursue graduate studies in the United States have many possible options to obtain financial aid for their education. Do not be misinformed on the notion that universities in the U.S. do not offer financial aid to graduate international students. The best way to find out is to check out the […]

With more and more college students now facing higher student debt when they graduate, it is becoming important for upcoming college students to better understand student loans. During their college years, students may either avail of subsidized or unsubsidized student loans. Sometimes, they can even avail of both. It is important for such students to […]